Psychology

Why Psychology at Kingston

Kingston University’s School of Law, Social, and Behavioural Sciences gives students access to specialized research labs equipped with EEG technology for recording brain activity, eye-tracking systems, and professional data analysis software. This infrastructure enables practical work with innovative research methodologies rather than just theoretical study. All programmes carry British Psychological Society accreditation, which provides graduates with a direct route to chartered psychologist status—a significant advantage for those planning professional careers in the field.

Business Psychology at Kingston University

The Business Psychology BSc (Hons) explores how cognitive and social processes shape organizational decision-making, marketing strategies, personnel management, and financial planning. Students learn to measure brain activity, analyze decision-making processes, and examine various factors influencing workplace behavior. Kingston University maintains strong employer connections that enable optional work placements where students apply their knowledge in real business settings. The final year involves an independent research project that integrates business aspects with different psychological approaches.

Forensic Psychology

Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) offers a rare opportunity to gain specialized forensic psychology qualifications with BPS accreditation. Graduates achieving at least a 2:2 qualify for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, which distinguishes them in a competitive job market. Throughout their studies at Kingston University, students work with risk assessments, develop treatment plans, participate in parole processes, and observe actual court proceedings. The programme also offers an optional year abroad at a partner university for international experience.

Psychology

Psychology BSc (Hons) builds foundations for understanding human thought, emotion, and behavior, preparing students for careers in education, human resources, or marketing, as well as further specialization in clinical, occupational, or educational psychology. In their final year, students customize the programme to match their interests by selecting from modules in neuropsychology, child development, occupational, health, or forensic psychology.

Kingston University’s connections with schools, hospitals, and clinics create opportunities for practical training in real-world settings. All students participate in original research projects under the guidance of research-active faculty, using specialized laboratory equipment.

Psychology with Counselling

Psychology with Counselling BSc (Hons) prepares counselors, therapists, psychological wellbeing specialists, and HR professionals by teaching key therapeutic approaches: person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic therapy. Students develop professional competencies including communication and active listening skills, empathy, self-awareness, and the ability to establish ethical boundaries in therapeutic settings.

The programme is led by specialized academics and practicing counselors who teach work with both common and complex mental health conditions. An optional year-long paid placement at Kingston University partner organizations significantly enhances graduates’ competitiveness in the job market.

Psychology with Criminology

Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons) combines both disciplines to investigate crime causes and their societal impact. Students utilize high-tech laboratories equipped with EEG recording devices, eye-tracking systems, driving simulators, and specialized apparatus for cognitive and physiological testing when studying criminal behavior and victimization.

This course develops skills highly valued by employers: teamwork, communication, time and task management, statistical data analysis, problem-solving, and critical evidence evaluation. Upon completion, graduates can continue specializing in forensic psychology or pursue other directions—clinical, counseling, or educational psychology.